Hand circular saw



14, 1929. w. K. SCHCSTT 7 1,713,096

1mm CIRCULAR SAW #iled Feb. 14, 1927 INVENTOR WITNE ATTORNEY Patented May 14, 1929.

UNITED; STATES PATENT OFFICE.

WILSON K. SCHOTT, OF EAST GREENVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA.

HAND CIRCULAR SAW.

Application filed February 14, W27. Serial No. 168,098.

The presentinvention relates to an improved handcircular saw electrically operated and especially adapted for use in wood working generally, and more particularly in.

construction, for sawing small strips and grooving boards, or performing any other necessary work, essential to the article being constructed. I

Another purpose is to provide a saw of this character including means adjustable relative to the frame, for gauging the relative depth of the saw, in order to groove boards, or for cutting off strips.

An essential feature of the invention is an arcuate guide operatively supported on the frame over the toothed edge of the saw, to prevent scattering of the dust as a result of making the cut.

It is to be understood that the particulars herein given are in no way limitive and that while still keeping within the scope of the invention, any desired modifications of details and proportions may be made in the con struction of the device according to circumstances.

The invention comprises further features and combinations of parts to be hereinafter set forth, shown in the drawingsand claimed.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the improved hand circular saw constructed in accordance with the invention, showing one side of the saw and its frame.

'Figure 2 is a perspective view similar to Figure 1, but showing a member carried by the frame adjusted in another position in order to regulate the depth of the saw.

Figure 3 is a perspective view of the hand circular saw showing opposite sidethereof.

Figure 4 is a sectional view on line l i of Figure 1.

Referring to the drawings1 designates a frame which may be any size, any shape, and may be made of any material, preferably aluminum, and is provided with a handle 2 and a hand hole 3, the formerv to be gripped the hand, while the latter receives the fingers of the hand.

Preferably the frame mergesintoa tapered forward end portion A} which may be any desired shape, and supportedon and secured to the frame,preferably to its under edge, by

means of a clamp 5, is a bearing bushing 6. The clamp, though it may be any suitable construction, is .U shaped and its end portions are secured by. fastening devices or screws 7 to the loweredge of the frame 1. This bearing bushing is preferably made of brass or bronze, though other metal may be used and it secured against rotation, and receives a saw supporting spindle 8, which has a re duced shank 9 to be received in a chuck not showno'f any conventional flexible type electrically operated, in orderthat power may be transmitted to the spindle.

The spindle opposite its shank 9 has an en: larged head 10, the shoulder 11 of which abuts one end of the bearing 6, and prevents ssive axial movement in one direction, while a cotter key 12 passing through one end of the spindle 8 prevents axial movement in the opposite direction.

One face of the head 10 a has a reduced extension 13v on which the circular saw is mounted, the saw engaging the face of the head 10. A collar 1.5 fits the extension 13 and and clamps against the outer face of the saw, to hold it securely against one face of the head. The opening 16 through the collar 15 has one end flanged as at 17, thereby providing means beyond the extension 13 against which a washer 18 engages. A headed screw 19 passes through the washer and into the extension 13, thereby clamping the collar 15 in position. It is obvious that bytightening up on the headed screw, which is threaded.

into the extension of the head 10, it is possible to clamp the saw securely in position.

By any suitable means as shown at 20 pass ing through cars 21 is a guard 22,which is arcuate in form and is positioned over the teeth of the saw, the purpose being to prevent scattering the dust resulting from the sawing action of the teeth.

Pivoted at 23 is a U-shaped member or clip 24, and secured to it is a guide 25. This guide extends the length of the frame and lies normally against the under face of the clamp 5, there being a groove 26 in the guide for, the reception of a rib formed in the'arch of the clamp. The rear end of the guide terminates adjacentthe handle of the frame, and pivoted to the guide at 27 is a strap 28. The strap consists of a metal strip, though similar means may be employed, and is provided with a slot 29, through which a tightening screw 30 passes. The screw 30 is threaded into frame of the saw.

Ordinarily the guide 25 lies against the rear end of the frame and rides upon the hoard orother article being cut. Obviously by loosening the screw 30 and lowering the guide, that is tiltahle relatively to the frame,

it'is possible to gauge the depth of the cireular saw 14-, especially for gro ving hoards and the like, in making caskets and eal'iinets or accomplishing similar work.

The invention having been set forth, what is claimed is: i

In a hand circular saw, the combination with a guide, of-a frame operatively mounted on one end of the guide for swingin adj 11stment toward and from the guide, means for holding the frame in different adjusted posi tions relative to the guide, a bearing bushing associated with the frame,- a saw carrying spindle journalled within the bearing bushing and having a head at one end carrying the saw, means passing through the spindle and cooperatively associated with the head to prevent axial movement of the spindle in either direction, the upper face of the guide having a groove a clamp straddling the hearing bushing and secured to the underedge of the frame to clamp the hearing bushing in position, said clamp having a bulged. rib formed on the arch of the clamp and engaging in said groove to relieve the strain, when the frame is lowered with its handle end engaged with the guide.

In testimony whereof he affixes his signature hereto.

lVILSON K. SCHOTT. 

